The Port of Tokyo achieved a milestone by handling 2.42 million TEUs in the first half of 2025, marking a 6.5% year-on-year growth, according to London’s Port Technology International.
Of the total, oceangoing containers accounted for 2.12 million TEUs, with exports rising 2.6% to 940,000 TEUs and imports increasing 7.1% to 1.18 million TEUs. Domestic container traffic also surged, climbing 18.3% to 300,000 TEUs.
International cargo volume reached 22.74 million tonnes, reflecting a 2.8% increase. While exports dropped 5.2% to 5.26 million tonnes, imports grew 5.4% to 17.48 million tonnes, driven by shipments from China and Vietnam.
Vessel Calls Decline Amid Record Performance
Despite these record figures, vessel calls at Tokyo Port fell 3.6% to 10,129, with total gross tonnage decreasing 3.1% to 75.49 million tonnes. Domestic cargo totaled 18.81 million tonnes, with outbound shipments up 3% to 7.06 million tonnes, while inbound volumes dipped 0.7% to 11.74 million tonnes. Key commodities included heavy oil, gravel, sand, and cement.
The strong performance at Tokyo Port was complemented by growth at other major Asian ports, including Shanghai and Ningbo-Zhoushan, further bolstering the region’s maritime momentum.
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